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Johnson Fitness

Accounting Manager

Johnson Fitness, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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Description

Position Overview We are seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations while actively performing budgeting, forecasting, and accounting work within a swiftly expanding business segment. This role manages all aspects of financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with IT, Sales, Operations, HR, and other business units to provide financial insights and support business decisions. This role reports to parent/international accounting teams in Japan and Taiwan, requiring strong collaboration and the ability to work across time zones at times. The ideal candidate must have SAP experience, a strong accounting background, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. This position supervises AP and AR staff and is a hands‑on leadership role that directly impacts financial operations.

Responsibilities Accounting

Actively perform month‑end and year‑end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls

Review and implement new financial policies in accordance with IFRS/GAAP

Ensure financial and other transactions are reported timely and accurately in financial statements

Review and implement new financial policies

Completes and manages the month‑end close process

Supports financial improvement processes

Maintain monthly journal entries

Primary person supporting internal and external annual audits, tax, and review processes

Responsible for intercompany account reconciliation

Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost‑effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, including opening/closing of accounts, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments

Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost‑effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments

Responsible for tax reporting and tax compliance, including sales tax

Reporting

Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports

Ensure reported results comply with GAAP/IFRS as well as in compliance with corporate standards

Work closely with Japan and Taiwan accounting teams to ensure reporting alignment and compliance

Maintain and create reports as needed

Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

Oversee AP and AR functions while also processing transactions as needed

Ensure timely invoice payments, expense reporting, and collections

Monitor and manage cash flow, credit terms, and outstanding receivables

Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting

Develop and maintain annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with business units

Analyze actual results and budget/forecast variances, providing insights and recommendations

Work with department heads to control costs and optimize financial performance

Analysis

Supports business analysis to identify financial and business trends designed to mitigate risk

Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance

Develop procedures to improve financial practices

Facilitate business and financial improvement within the organization

SAP & Process Improvement

Utilize SAP for accounting processes, reporting, and financial analysis

Identify and implement efficiency improvements in accounting workflows

Serve as the key contact for SAP finance‑related matters

Management

Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members

Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and development of supporting accounting team members

Conduct regular check in’s with direct reports for performance management and coaching

Drive team to succeed in reaching productivity and quality goals to meet/exceed customer need

Marginal Job Functions

Other projects as assigned

Requirements Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Additional education, such as MBA or CPA, a plus

Experience

5+ years of hands‑on, progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

Preferred experience with managing the process, development, and implementation of internal controls

Prior experience working with international teams preferred

Experience with a publicly traded company preferred

Other Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, Vlookup)

Strong system skills – experience with SAP mandatory

Experience with Concur and Adaptive Insights preferred

Firm analytical skills to understand business drivers that link operational performance to financial results

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, able to clearly communicate financial information in an easy‑to‑understand manner at multiple levels and functions within the business

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Industry experience with a focus on direct and/or wholesale distribution preferred

Occasional travel required

Benefits We offer an excellent compensation package and team‑oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

Health & Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off benefits

Product discounts

Wellness programs

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